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It also has a higher rate of flammability than conventional gas, which means that it needs to get hotter than gas does to catch fire. And while propane and gasoline are both flammable, propane ignites at a temperature that’s over 600-800 degrees hotter. Propane is also nontoxic, which means that if it leaks, it won’t contaminate any water or soil that it comes in contact with. Gasoline, on the other hand, contains additives to increase its efficiency that can harm the environment. Costs Less Propane is cheaper by the gallon than conventional gas, which means lower fuel charges for our clients. It can also be stored indefinitely (unlike gasoline which degrades after 12 months), which leads to less waste. Here at Schill, we go through a lot of fuel from the spring through the fall, so shelf life isn’t really a deciding factor for us. Nevertheless, potential waste reduction is always something we try to be mindful of as we strive to be the most environmentallyconscious landscaping company in Ohio.
Supports The Local Economy A key component of running a sustainable company is thinking, acting, and purchasing locally, and Schill Grounds Management is proud to say that our propane is locally sourced. This means that we’re supporting a company that provides hard working Ohioans with good jobs and continuing to focus on the environmental impact of the resources we use.
PROPANE MOWER CONS Less Readily Available Than Natural Gas For the homeowner just looking to mow their lawn once per week, acquiring propane can be a bit of a hassle. To put it plainly, gasoline is sold at many more locations. Fortunately for the Schill team, buying propane directly from local distributors means we don’t have to worry about running all over town to get the fuel we need.
PROS OF ELECTRIC MOWERS Less Maintenance Electric mowers typically require less maintenance than ones that are powered by propane or conventional gas. They don’t continued on page 35 The Growing Concern | September 2018 | 33